Keri English

Keri English is a native New Yorker who has a penchant for pages and an addiction to words that surpasses all else. A full-time professor, freelance writer and editor, Keri has explored a bevy of mini career paths that have provided a wealth of literary ammo. She has an MA in Literature, BA in Creative Writing, a sweet sneaker collection and a killer sense of the absurd. Keri writes and performs poetry, blogs about everything, and journals every single day. She has an everlasting love affair with words and a passion for the smell that wafts from actual paper pages when they've been opened after a siesta on her cedar shelves. Keri's best friends are Rudy (her four legged sidekick), the books that surround her, blue Bic pens and black and white composition books. Keri's work has appeared in various literary anthologies, newsletters and on www.powderroomgraffiti.com She is working on a novel and if you know her chances are you're in it ;-)

Keri's Posts

Mother’s Day: A Tribute

Columns, Homepage Sub, Keri English • Keri English • May 14, 2012

Till then however, I realize the value of just hanging with my mom. For all that we’ve been through; and that would be to hell and back individually and together, my mom is still sticking around, supporting my work, my decisions and my moods. That’s simply me saying she’s fabulous because I know I wouldn’t put up with my crazy ass for thirty five years. But she did, and I love her for it. Read On »

If You Liked Game of Thrones, You’ll LOVE…

Alike But Indie, Homepage Sub • Keri English • May 10, 2012

Choosing an indie book can be hard. And since indies don’t have what many consider an “official” stamp of approval from a trusted source like The New York Times, People magazine or your best friend Ginger—it makes it hard to decide which one to choose.

We’re here to help. Read On »

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I Book All Day Long

Columns, Homepage Sub, Keri English • Keri English • May 07, 2012

Funny are the ways in which our mediums evolve. A year ago, I was fighting with myself about how I felt mean to my paper pages if I were to venture into the world of e-readers. Today: download city. Read On »

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If You Liked “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close”, You’ll LOVE…

Alike But Indie, Homepage Sub • Keri English • May 03, 2012

Got a suggestion for an indie book that’s similar to a familiar trad pubbed title? Submit it via hashtag #ifyouliked! Read On »

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Exercising the Right Not to Walk

Columns, Homepage Sub, Keri English • Keri English • Apr 30, 2012

One of my favorite scenes from Dead Poets Society is when the boys march in unison through the courtyard and each finds their own rhythm. I have always had a rhythm of my own: wake, make coffee, walk dog, drink coffee with newspaper and dog and get on with my day. Read On »